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    CUET BA LLB Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Qualifications, Age, Minimum Marks

    CUET BA LLB Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Qualifications, Age, Minimum Marks

    Mirza Farhan BaigUpdated on 24 Feb 2026, 09:29 AM IST

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) prescribes the CUET BA LLB 2026 eligibility criteria on its official website. The CUET BA LLB eligibility criteria 2026 comprise requirements about the minimum educational qualification required by the candidate to appear for CUET BA LLB exam. Additionally, the candidates must also fulfil the eligibility criteria of CUET BA LLB 2026 laid down by the participating universities in which they wish to apply. NTA will conduct CUET UG law exam between May 11 and May 31, 2026. The CUET BA LLB application form 2026 has been reopened on February 23, 2026. Candidates who missed out on the registrations can apply and pay the required fees by February 26, 2026 (11:50 PM). Through CUET BA LLB 2026, candidates will be able to gain admission into 5-year LLB programmes of participating universities. Read on to get all details about the CUET BA LLB eligibility criteria 2026 including qualifications, age limit, if any.

    CUET BA LLB Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Qualifications, Age, Minimum Marks
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    CUET BA LLB Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The NTA will specify the CUET BA LLB 2026 eligibility criteria through the official exam notification. The CUET BA LLB eligibility 2026 comprises things like educational qualifications required, minimum marks required, age limit and other conditions candidates need to fulfil to appear for the exam. The detailed eligibility criteria is given below:

    Eligibility Criteria for CUET BA LLB 2026

    CriteriaEligibility

    Educational Qualifications

    Candidates must have completed their class 12 from a recognized board. Candidates appearing class 12 exams in 2026 are also eligible to apply.

    Minimum Marks

    Candidates must check with the university in which they wish to apply.


    Age Limit

    The age limit is specified by participating universities separately

    Important Points for CUET BA LLB 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    • There is no age limit for candidates to appear in CUET BA LLB 2026. Candidates must check the age limit with the university in which they wish to apply.
    • In case of candidates studying in class 12, the year of appearance in the Class 12 / equivalent examination, the relevant conditions of Universities / Institutions (as applicable) will be applied.
    • For reservations, relaxations, qualifications, and subject qualifications, the existing policies of the respective universities will be applicable for admissions.
    • Candidates must satisfy themselves about the programme-wise eligibility of the university to which they are applying to.
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    Are class 12 marks important in CUET BA LLB 2026?

    NTA has not specified any weightage system for Class 12 marks in preparation for admission merit lists. The CUET participating universities conduct the admission process separately on the basis of CUET UG exam 2026. Each participating university conducts its own admission process and they specify the preparation of the merit list through an admission notification. Some universities give weightage to class 12 marks along with CUET BA LLB exam scores, whereas some universities conduct admissions solely based on CUET BA LLB 2026 exam scores.

    CUET BA LLB Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Participating Institutes

    Apart from the general eligibility criteria, CUET participating universities eligibility criteria are also released separately by the institutes. The CUET BA LLB eligibility criteria for participating universities are given below:

    CUET BA LLB University list 2026 - State Universities

    State Universities

    Course offeredEligibility

    Barkatullah Universities

    BA LLB

    12th in any discipline ( As per -BCI Norms)

    Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

    BA LLB

    10 +2 in any stream with minimum 45% marks.

    Also, check - CUET BA LLB Previous Year Question Papers

    Popular Private Colleges Accepting CUET BA LLB 2026

    Name of college/university

    Course offeredEligibility

    AKS University

    BA Ll.B

    Passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a Board/University recognized by the Institute/Board with at least 45% marks or equivalent Grade for General category/ 42% marks or equivalent Grade for OBC and 40% marks or equivalent Grade for SC/ST Category.

    Alliance University


    BA LLB, BBA LLB

    10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks for SC/ST candidates).

    Amity University Chhattisgarh

    BA LLB, BBA LLB

    10+2 Pass

    Amity University Gurugram

    BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons.)

    10+2 (min 50%)

    Amity University Gwalior

    BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons.)

    10+2 (any stream) with Min. 50%

    Apeejay Stya University


    BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons.)

    10+2 from a recognized Central / State board with minimum of 50% marks from any stream or equivalent

    Apex University Jaipur

    BA LLB

    Passed in 10+2 or its equivalent examination in any stream conducted by a recognized Board / University /Council. Obtained at least 45% for General 42% for OBC & 40% for SC, ST.

    ARKA Jain University



    BBA (LLB) (H)

    A candidate should have passed Senior Secondary Examination (10 + 2) from any recognized Board with at least overall aggregate of 45% marks (42% for OBC /40% for SC/ST)

    Arunachal University of Studies

    BA LLB

    10+2 (any stream with 45% marks)


    ASBM University


    BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons.)

    45% in (10+2) (Any stream)/42% for OBC/ 40% for SC/ST and Valid CLAT/AILET/ASBMUEE Test score is also accepted


    Bahra University (Shimla Hills)


    BA LLB

    10+2 from any recognized state/national board with minimum 45% marks (Reserved category - 40%)


    Bhagwant University


    BA.LL.B

    Passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination in any stream conducted by a recognized Board / University / Council with at least 45% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation in case of SC/ST/OBC/SBC category)

    Uttaranchal University

    BA LLB, BBA LLB

    The applicant should have passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination. Should have secured minimum 45% marks in case of general category, 42% marks in case of OBC category; 40% marks in case of SC/ST category

    UPES Dehradun

    B.Com. LL.B (Hons.), BA LL.B (Hons.) and BBA LL.B (Hons.)

    Minimum 50% Marks at Higher and Senior Secondary level (X and XII)


    Usha Martin University

    BBA LLB

    50% for General & 45% marks for ST, SC in 10+2 in any stream


    Vivekananda Global University

    BA.LL.B

    45% (40% for SC/ST) Marks in Graduation or equivalent

    Teerthanker Mahaveer University



    B.Com. LLB, BA LLB, BBA LLB

    10+2 with minimum 45% marks

    United University, Prayagraj

    BA LLB, BBA LLB

    45% of the total marks in case of general category applicants, 42% for OBC category and 40% of the total marks in case of SC and ST applicants, to be obtained for the qualifying examination, such as +2 Examination in case of Integrated Five Years’ course or Degree course in any discipline for Three years’ LL.B. course, for the purpose of applying for and getting admitted into a Law Degree Program of any recognized University in either of the streams.

    The ICFAI University


    BA LLB, BBA LLB

    Pass with 50% and above aggregate marks in Class XII or equivalent in any discipline (Best of the 5 subjects including English). Scores of Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and the ICFAI Law School Admission Test (ILSAT 2026) will be given weightage. • Applicants should not be more than 21 years of age as on the day of commencement of the program. However, the changes if any made to age limitation by the BCI from time to time will be followed.

    Sushant University

    BA LLB, BBA LLB

    Candidates who had passed the 12 (10+2) class examination from any recognised board with 50% marks

    SRM University


    BA LLB, BBA LLB


    Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or an equivalent examination, recognized by the State or Central Education Board. Candidates must have taken five subjects in 12th Standard with 50% marks in aggregate.

    Mewar University


    BA LLB, BBA LLB

    10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks or equivalent grades

    Manipal University

    BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, BSc LLB

    The candidate must have minimum 50% marks in any subject/stream of 10+2 examinations.

    CUET BA LLB Colleges list 2026 - Central Universities

    CUET LLB Colleges List 2026Course offered

    Assam University

    5 years BA LLB

    Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

    5 years BBA LLB

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

    5 years BA LLB

    Central University of Kashmir

    5 years BA LLB

    Central University of South Bihar

    5 years BA LLB

    Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya

    5 years BA LLB

    Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya

    5 years BA LLB & B.Com LLB

    Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University

    5 years BA LLB

    North-Eastern Hill University

    5 years BA LLB

    Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar

    5 years BA LLB

    University of Allahabad

    5 years BA LLB

    Bennett University, Noida

    5 years BA LLB

    BML Munjal University

    3 years LLB

    Jagan Nath University Bahadurgarh Haryana

    5 years BA LLB

    Mewar University

    5 years BA LLB & BBA LLB

    RNB Global University

    5 years BA LLB

    Teerthanker Mahaveer University

    5 years BA LLB, BBA LLB & B.Com LLB

    Sikkim Government Law College, Burtuk, Sikkim University

    BA LLB

    CUET BA LLB Application Form 2026

    NTA has reopened the CUET BA LLB 2026 application form from February 23, 2026, to February 26, 2026 (11:50 PM). They initially released the CUET BA LLB 2026 application form on January 3, 2026. The CUET BA LLB application form 2026 has been released in online mode through the official website. The CUET BA LLB application process involves steps like registration, filling a detailed application form, uploading documents, payment of the application fee, etc. Students will first have to meet the CUET BA LLB eligibility criteria to fill out the application form.

    CUET UG Application Fee 2026

    CategoryApplication fee


    3 Subjects

    For each additional subject

    General

    Rs. 1000

    Rs. 400

    OBC/EWS

    Rs. 900

    Rs. 375

    SC/ST

    Rs. 800

    Rs. 350


    For centres outside IndiaRs. 4500Rs. 1800


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Does CUET offer BA LLB exam?
    A:

    Yes, the CUET exam is also conducted for the BA LLB and other integrated law courses.

    Q: Are students awaiting their class 12 results eligible for CUET BA LLB?
    A:

    Yes, students currently awaiting their class 12 results are also eligible to appear for the exam. Such candidates need to show proof of passing class 12 later during the admission process.

    Q: Is there any age limit to appear for CUET BA LLB 2026 exam?
    A:

    No, NTA does not prescribe any age limit to appear for CUET BA LLB 2026 exam. However, participating universities have their different criteria in terms of age for admissions.

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